With the news that the Roughriders were blocked from interviewing Paul LaPolice and Jaime Elizondo for their vacancy at head coach, Dave Naylor explores Saskatchewan's remaining options. Could general manager Jeremy O'Day look internally, or is it possible they turn their attention south of the border?

According to Dave Naylor, the Riders have been denied permission by the Blue Bombers to interview offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice for their vacant head coaching position. Farhan Lalji has also reported that LaPolice is believed to be very upset he was denied permission to interview, and believes he was within his contractual rights to interview for head coaching jobs.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been denied permission by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to interview offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice for their vacant head coaching position, according to TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders requested to interview Ottawa Redblacks offensive coordinator Jaime Elizondo for their vacant head coach position but permission was denied, according to TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders introduce Jeremy O’Day, the vice president of football operations, as the new general manager following the departure of Chris Jones. This is O’Day’s second tenure as the Riders’ general manager after serving on an interim basis in 2015.

As Bo Levi Mitchell continues to ponder his NFL future, his friend and fellow QB Matt Nichols spoke Thursday about Mitchell's potential decision, while three days after Chris Jones resigned as GM and head coach of the Riders to take a job with the Cleveland Browns, Jeremy O'Day is expected to take over the general manager role for Saskatchewan.

Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press joined Andrew Paterson and Rick Ralph on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed Chris Jones leaving the Roughriders, the possible candidates to be the Riders head coach and how Adam Bighill’s signing will affect the rest of the Bombers off-season.

Lee Jones of CTV Regina joined Andrew Paterson and Rick Ralph on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed Chris Jones decision to leave the Roughriders for the NFL, the big holes left in the organization, possible candidates to replace him and the reaction in the province.

3DownNation and CHCH's Justin Dunk joined TSN 1150's Tatti and Louie B to discuss the Ticats announcing their 2019 coaching staff and what's next for the Riders after the departure of Chris Jones to the Cleveland Browns.